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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.61 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.61 and 114.40 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.61 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.61 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.61 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 23,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864.98/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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